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CMF Phone 2 Pro wins “Best Value Smartphone of 2025” — and here’s why
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The budget smartphone from CMF by Nothing—the CMF Phone 2 Pro—has just been awarded “Best Value Smartphone of the Year (2025)” by Marques Brownlee (MKBHD). The award highlights how the Phone 2 Pro manages to deliver near-premium performance and features while staying affordable — a win for budget-minded users looking for maximum value.
What is CMF Phone 2 Pro
Released in May 2025, the CMF Phone 2 Pro is the second phone from CMF (the budget-focused sub-brand of Nothing), designed to bring strong specs and modular style without a steep price.
I also reviewed this phone earlier and published a detailed breakdown of its performance, camera quality, software experience, and overall value.
Key Specifications
- Display: 6.77-inch AMOLED, full HD+ (1080 × 2392 px), 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR support.
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro – octa-core CPU.
- RAM & Storage: 8 GB RAM; internal storage options 128 GB or 256 GB.
- Rear Cameras (Triple):
- 50 MP wide (main)
- 50 MP telephoto (2× optical zoom, up to 20× digital zoom)
- 8 MP ultra-wide
- Front Camera: 16 MP for selfies and video calls.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh capacity, with 33 W fast charging support.
- Software: Ships with Nothing OS 3.2, based on Android 15.
- Other: Dual SIM (Nano + Nano), 5G connectivity, modular design with optional accessories (like snap-on lenses and back covers) that add customisation possibilities — a nod to its modular spirit inherited from CMF’s previous devices.
In short — the Phone 2 Pro packs a large, high-quality display, a powerful modern chipset, multi-lens cameras including telephoto and ultra-wide, and a large battery — all wrapped in a design that keeps the phone relatively slim and attractive.
Why It Got “Best Value Smartphone of 2025”
- Premium-like performance at budget price: The combination of a 120 Hz AMOLED screen, a capable Dimensity 7300 Pro chip, and 5G puts it close to more expensive phones — but at a fraction of the cost.
- Versatile camera system: The triple rear cameras, including a telephoto lens with optical zoom, give users flexibility for wide, zoomed, and ultra-wide shots — rare at this price.
- Balanced battery + features: A 5,000 mAh battery with 33 W fast charging ensures long usage without sacrificing speed or performance.
- Modular, customisable design: Modular accessories (lens attachments, covers, stands) help it stand out from typical budget phones.
- Clean software + future-proofing: Nothing OS (Android 15), plus commitment to updates, means longer usable life compared to some entry-level phones. Promised 3 Major Android updates and 6 years of security patches, giving the CMF Phone 2 Pro long-term reliability.
All of this adds up to a phone that delivers features and quality far beyond what you’d expect at this price — making the award from MKBHD a reasonable nod.
Pricing (India & Other Markets)
In India, at launch (May 2025):
- 8 GB + 128 GB — ₹ 18,999
- 8 GB + 256 GB — ₹ 20,999
- With bank / exchange offers, some units were available for as low as ₹ 16,999.
In the other market, the CMF Phone 2 Pro retailed at around US$ 279 in the U.S. beta release, making it very competitive globally.
Final Word
With the CMF Phone 2 Pro, CMF by Nothing has shown that you don’t need to spend top-dollar to get a smartphone that feels premium, performs smoothly, and takes good photos. The MKBHD “Best Value Smartphone of 2025” award seems well-deserved — especially for users in markets like India, where balancing features and cost is often the priority.
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Nothing has announced special pricing and promotional offers for the Nothing Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and Phone (4b) as part of the Flipkart Big Billion Days sale. The offers include price drops, bank discounts, coupons and exchange bonuses on selected variants.
Here’s a complete breakdown of the offers.
Nothing Phone (4a) Offers
The Nothing Phone (4a) gets a ₹3,000 price drop on the 6GB + 128GB variant. With the applicable bank offer, coupon and exchange benefits, the effective price comes down to ₹32,999.
| Variant | Offer Price |
|---|---|
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹32,999* |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹40,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹45,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹46,999 |
The 8GB + 128GB variant gets a ₹4,000 bank offer, while the higher-storage variants are also eligible for a ₹4,000 bank offer.
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro Offers
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro is available with a ₹4,500 bank offer along with a ₹500 exchange bonus on the listed variants.
| Variant | Effective Price |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹49,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹52,999 |
| 12GB + 256GB | ₹54,999 |
The 8GB + 128GB model brings the effective price down to ₹49,999 after the applicable offers.
Nothing Phone (4b) Offers
The Nothing Phone (4b) gets a ₹4,000 price drop on the 6GB + 128GB variant. With the applicable bank offer, coupon and exchange benefits, the effective price is listed at ₹27,999.
| Variant | Effective Price |
|---|---|
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹27,999* |
| 8GB + 128GB | ₹35,999 |
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹36,999 |
The 8GB variants receive a ₹3,500 bank offer along with a ₹500 exchange bonus.
Nothing BBD Offers at a Glance
The headline effective prices for the three phones are:
- Nothing Phone (4b): ₹27,999
- Nothing Phone (4a): ₹32,999
- Nothing Phone (4a) Pro: ₹49,999
The final price for the base variants depends on the applicable combination of bank offers, coupons and exchange bonuses. Buyers should check the offer terms on Flipkart before placing an order.
Nothing Phone BBD Pricing Table
| Model | Base Variant | Effective Price* |
|---|---|---|
| Phone (4b) | 6GB + 128GB | ₹27,999 |
| Phone (4a) | 6GB + 128GB | ₹32,999 |
| Phone (4a) Pro | 8GB + 128GB | ₹49,999 |
*Effective prices for the base variants reflect the combined applicable bank offers, coupons and exchange bonuses.
These offers make the upcoming Flipkart Big Billion Days sale particularly relevant for buyers looking at Nothing’s latest smartphone lineup.
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Kea: Button Remapper has received a major update that brings a new Floating App Sidebar, Action Combos, more customization options and several new features for Android users.
The update also brings a redesigned user interface with improved animations, blur effects and a cleaner overall look. While Kea remains available as a free app, some of the new features are available through the paid Kea Pro version.
Floating App Sidebar
One of the main additions in the update is the new Floating App Sidebar. It allows users to pin their favorite apps and actions and quickly access them from anywhere on the phone.
Users can add apps such as YouTube, Instagram, Gmail, games, and more, as well as actions, to the sidebar. The sidebar also supports customization for its position, number of rows and columns, background, icon style, and accent color.
The background can be changed between transparent, translucent and solid styles. Users can also choose different icon styles and customize the sidebar’s color using the available color options and color wheel.
Action Lab Combos
Another new feature is Action Lab Combos. It allows users to perform multiple actions with a single button press.
For example, users can create a shortcut that mutes media volume and enables Do Not Disturb at the same time. This can be useful during meetings when multiple settings need to be changed quickly.
Users can also create their own custom combos by selecting multiple actions and arranging them into a sequence.
Voice and Call Recording
Kea Pro also adds shortcuts for voice recording and call recording using the Nothing Recorder widget.
After setting up the required Recorder widget, users can assign a button press to start or stop recording. Saved recordings can then be accessed through the Nothing Recorder app.
More Customization
The update brings several new options for Kea’s visual overlays. Users can choose different styles, including Dark, Frosted and Smoke themes.
There are also different animation effects, while the position of the overlay can be adjusted for different hardware keys. Kea Pro users can further customize the accent color and use a color wheel for more control over the appearance.
More Features for Nothing Phones
Kea Pro also includes several features designed for Nothing Phone users. These include Glyph Torch and Glyph Timer shortcuts.
Users can assign these features to different button gestures. The app also supports shortcuts such as Circle to Search, QR code scanning and additional hardware button actions.
The app also supports volume button mapping and power button customization, giving users more ways to control different actions using physical buttons.
Free Version Still Available
Kea: Button Remapper continues to offer a free version with more than 30 actions and support for four different button gestures. The free version also includes features such as visual overlays, lock screen controls and a Quick Settings tile.
The Floating App Sidebar, Action Combos, volume button mapping, voice and call recording, Glyph shortcuts and other additional features are available with Kea Pro.
Kea Pro is offered as a one-time lifetime purchase, giving users permanent access to the Pro features after purchasing it.
Here is the app link: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.techiboystudios.kea
The latest update also significantly refreshes the Kea interface. TechiBoy Studios will bring more features that are planned for future updates, so the list of available features is expected to grow over time.
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Nothing has started rolling out the Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta based on Android 17 for the Nothing Phone (4a). The update brings a major visual refresh along with new Glyph features, customization options, camera improvements, and several system-level enhancements.
The update is rolling out with a download size of approximately 2.77GB.
Nothing OS 5.0 Open Beta: What’s New?
New Glyph App
Nothing has introduced a dedicated Glyph app, providing a central place to explore and interact with Glyph-related features.
Redesigned Quick Settings and Notifications
Nothing OS 5.0 introduces a new separation between Quick Settings and notifications, making the two areas more distinct.
The update also adds a new three-colour status bar indicator for improved activity visibility.
Home Screen and Lock Screen Improvements
The update brings several new customization options, including:
- Bulk home-screen icon arrangement
- Lock screen clock colour customization
- New lock screen clock face
- Improved lock screen shortcuts
- New wallpaper style
- Depth wallpaper improvements, including pinch-to-shrink functionality
New Glyph Widgets
Nothing is also expanding its Glyph widget lineup with:
- Collector
- Away Time
- Glyph Timer
These widgets add new ways to interact with Nothing’s Glyph ecosystem directly from the home screen.
Camera Improvements
Nothing OS 5.0 also includes several camera-related improvements. These cover dual video recording, zoom, close-up photography, QR scanning, Google Lens and Motion Photos, along with a refreshed Camera UI.
Visual and System Changes
The update brings a number of broader UI changes, including:
- Expanded Dark Theme
- Enhanced HDR brightness
- Refreshed Settings UI
- Geist typeface
- Improved system animations
- Improved Live Updates
- Noto 3D Emoji support in Gboard
- Torch brightness control from quick settings
- Stopwatch timer at status bar
Connectivity Improvements
Nothing has also added one-tap Bluetooth connect/disconnect controls, making it easier to manage Bluetooth devices.